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531 BYD

2006 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,854 mi
Last recorded73,854 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Renault Clio62,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration531 BYD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 73,854 miles

Front Lower anti vibration sub-frame corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 73,757 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower anti vibration sub-frame corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 71,339 miles

Front Lower anti vibration subframe corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 68,775 miles

Front vibration panel corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2023 66,965 miles

Front Lower anti vibration subframe corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2023 66,965 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower anti vibration subframe corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2022 64,998 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 63,002 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 60,853 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 58,231 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 55,809 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 52,864 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 50,744 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 47,454 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 44,807 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 41,350 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 35,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 31,908 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 26,559 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 26,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 21,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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531 BYD is a 2006 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2006 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 62,202 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 531 BYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 20 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 531 BYD registered?

531 BYD is a 2006 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 August 2006.

Is 531 BYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 531 BYD shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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